How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Buford Garner Elementary | James Van Allen Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Liberty, IA | North Liberty, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 344 | 376 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.0% | 27.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Buford Garner Elementary | James Van Allen Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,290 | $14,290 |
| District | Iowa City School District | Iowa City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Buford Garner Elementary | James Van Allen Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.8% | 59.6% |
| African American | 13.4% | 13.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% | 15.4% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.9% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Buford Garner Elementary | James Van Allen Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 446:1 | 385:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.7% | 20.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.